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Asheville residents ponder name changes after marriage
An Xpress reporter seeks input from local couples as she weighs the merits of changing her name after marriage.
How to date mindfully in Asheville
Mindful dating “means taking a break from the casual ‘swipe right or left culture’ and … thinking about what you truly want in a partner and reflecting on patterns and habits that may be keeping you from finding that person.”
Couples counseling flourishes amid COVID-19 pandemic
“People are just calling left and right,” says James Colvin, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Asheville. “Last week I must’ve had seven or eight calls. I hate turning anyone away but I had to do that.” Relationships have always had to navigate disputes, both large and small. But in his 30 years of […]
How the polyamorous live in Asheville
Western North Carolina prides itself on its “live and let live” ethos. From the moonshiners of yore to back-to-the-land homesteaders to the sprawling artistic community, many people feel they can make their living differently here. That independent streak often runs through people’s personal lives, too. For that reason, some consider Asheville to be an accepting […]
Love literally heals, say Asheville experts
From lessening pain to lowering blood pressure, one of the best ways to heal may be through the healing power of love, experts say.
Asheville professionals teach empathic discourse for uncertain times
In an increasingly divisive and violent world, many Ashevilleans are seeking a gentler and more compassionate way to communicate. Nonviolent, or compassionate, communication, practiced by several local helping professionals, emphasizes empathy and honest self-expression in building authentic relationships.
Culture clash: Facing up to Asheville’s troubled police-community relations
The task of establishing and/or re-establishing trust between vulnerable communities — especially people of color — and the Asheville Police Department will be a challenging one. And especially in the wake of controversial police use of force over the summer, there is vocal criticism of the department. But the way Chief Tammy Hooper sees it, the APD must rise to that challenge.
Digital love: Dating in the Internet age
The overall approach to dating and relationships has changed wildly in the last century or so — and more recent advancements in technology and gender equality have only accelerated the shift. At the same time, smart phones didn’t invent the game. So how much has really changed in the quest for love?